Mirrorless cameras are constantly one-upping each other. As technology continually plays a game of leapfrog, choosing a camera isn’t an easy decision. But, our team has reviewed a majority of the mirrorless cameras available from the biggest brands — and, despite, the pace of innovation, there are a few clear winners when it comes to choosing the best mirrorless camera.
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According to data sourced from the NPD Group, Sony claims it sold the most mirrorless cameras, sold the most full-frame mirrorless cameras, and had the best-selling mirrorless camera model (the Alpha 7 III) in the United States and Canada in 2021. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-02-16 18:00
With an implosion of shipments caused by COVID in 2020, the expectation was that 2021 would see a rebound… until COVID hit again. So how have camera manufacturers fared in what has become another traumatic business year? The implosion of the camera industry is no secret. petapixel.com »
2022-01-10 20:17
There's just something special about retro-inspired Mirrorless cameras. On the one hand, they give us all the feels from the glory days of photography. On the other hand, they give us everything we need in a modern tool: great autofocus, fast burst rates, touchscreens, great EVF's and more. thephoblographer.com »
2021-05-01 07:00
While entry-level Mirrorless cameras are cheap, they'll still make a sizeable dent in your wallet. Here's the good thing, though. If you buy right, the investment you make now will last you a good few years. thephoblographer.com »
2020-11-01 01:00
Many photographers shy away from shooting out in conditions that are less than favorable. This is a real shame because capturing images in the rain or snow can make for much more dynamic pictures. However, having said this, you need to make sure your gear is tough enough for the conditions. thephoblographer.com »
2020-09-27 01:00
2018 was a great year for Mirrorless cameras. With outstanding options from the likes of Canon, Sony, Fujifilm and many more hitting the market, the the world of Mirrorless cameras has become hard to ignore. thephoblographer.com »
2019-01-07 02:00
In a low-light situation with a split-second to focus and capture the moment, the flashgun's AF illuminator was essential. Mirrorless cameras tend not to offer this feature and their AF systems aren't so good in low light that they don't need it. dpreview.com »
2018-10-26 20:00
Over the last few years, we’ve seen how Sony has made some pretty huge gains in the photography industry. This is especially true for the mirrorless market and plenty of photographers have switched from DSLR cameras to Sony mirrorless cameras. petapixel.com »
2018-08-24 20:37
Leica has been doing mirrorless cameras now for a long time, thanks to the very nature of their classic rangefinder designs. They have even been dabbling in digital mirrorless cameras over the years, with varied success. thephoblographer.com »
2018-06-12 16:00
It’s already April and, though a flurry of new cameras have been released since the start of the year, there doesn’t appear to be one DSLR that has raised pulses for photographers. However, take that reflex mirror away and the story switches, with launches of mirrorless cameras like the Sony a7III, Canon M50 and Panasonic GX9 all filling the news pages with hype and anticipation. digitalrev.com »
2018-04-18 03:00
Scroll through your photo news feeds this morning, and you'll get a lot of "Canon manager confirms: Canon is shifting focus from SLRs to mirrorless" type headlines. But you may want to wait before you grab your hammer and smash that piggy bank in anticipation of new high-end mirrorless option from Canon, because the 'manager' in question confirmed no such thing. dpreview.com »
2018-03-05 19:27
Manfrotto have developed a series of ground-breaking Camera Cages designed to meet the needs of independent content creators who increasingly rely on high-end mirrorless and DSLR cameras to capture the perfect video content. photographyblog.com »
2018-01-16 13:00
I wrote, two years ago, that I thought the distinction between DSLRs and mirrorless cameras would disappear. Not that mirrorless would eclipse DSLRs, more that the differences would reduce to the point that the presence or absence of a mirror becomes the least relevant part of a discussion of two cameras. dpreview.com »
2017-11-29 17:00
Sigma has just announced a new 16mm f/1. 4 DC DN lens for Sony E and Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. It’s the second lens in a series that was started by the Sigma 30mm f/1. 4, which has received stellar reviews. petapixel.com »
2017-10-24 19:54
You would have to be quite the optimist to have expected new models in Nikon's 1 series of 1" sensor mirrorless system cameras being launched any time soon. Despite camera manufacturers hardly ever announcing a product line's end-of-life, the 1-series phase-out is now pretty much official. dpreview.com »
2017-08-01 17:30
When rumours of new technology hit the internet, camera brands are often quick to distance themselves or deny the rumours completely. So, it took the industry by surprise when just a few days ago several websites reported that Nikon are working on new Mirrorless technology. digitalrev.com »
2017-07-16 03:00
The number of cameras made and shipped by manufacturers continues to grow, spelling some positive news for the photo industry. Although the total number of digital still cameras produced in May by members of the Camera and Imaging Products Association was only up by 4. dpreview.com »
2017-07-06 22:18
Last updated: June 23, 2017 For those wanting to step up from entry-level to midrange ILCs, there are many things to consider, including the choice between a DSLR or mirrorless camera, what sensor size suits you best, how important video is to you, and of course the lens system. dpreview.com »
2017-06-23 09:45
Sony recently released firmware v.4.0 for its a7S II and a7R II mirrorless cameras. The announcement that this firmware version “Improves image quality when Long Exposure NR setting is off” raised hopes for many photographers that Sony had at last addressed the issues caused by their automatic smoothing of all exposures of 4 seconds or […] petapixel.com »
2017-06-13 18:07
Several photo rumour sites have stepped their coverage of articles about what could be Canon’s first-ever full-frame mirrorless camera, prompting speculation that photography’s biggest camera manufacturer could be about to announce something huge (or small in this case). digitalrev.com »
2017-05-19 03:00
Several photo rumour sites have stepped their coverage of articles about what could be Canon’s first-ever full-frame mirrorless camera, prompting speculation that photography’s biggest camera manufacturer could be about to announce something huge (or small in this case). digitalrev.com »
2017-05-19 03:00
Entry-level interchangeable lens cameras have never been so affordable or more capable. There are plenty of choices around the $500 mark that will take better pictures than most cameras ever made. dpreview.com »
2017-05-12 11:04
Is Sony’s X-OCN Codec Coming To Mirrorless Cameras? from cinema5D on Vimeo. Mr. Okahashi told in this interview for Cinema5D that on paper Sony’s X-OCN Codec could be implemented on the Sony A7 camera series. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-11-23 16:34
Entry-level interchangeable lens cameras have never been so affordable or more capable. There are plenty of choices around the $500 mark that will take better pictures than most cameras ever made. dpreview.com »
2016-11-21 22:16
One of the most popular lens focal lengths out there is the 50mm--but they're sometimes worthless if they can't focus quickly. Whether you're a professional or hobbyist photographer, there isn't a reason why you wouldn't want to have a fast focusing 50. thephoblographer.com »
2016-10-23 07:02
Fujifilm, Nikon, and Sony all released second-quarter financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, offering a look at the overall health of the imaging industry. [Read More]
Japanese retail analyst firm BCN+R recently investigated the rapidly changing video camera market and has now set its sights on the compact camera segment, asking, "Is the compact camera dead?" [Read More]
Sony is offering discounts of up to $600 off for cameras and $200 off for lenses.
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Sony Electronics developed a custom camera especially for the filming of the upcoming F1 movie which effectively untethers the body of the camera from the sensor. [Read More]
In Sony's 2024 Corporate Report, the company explains the performance of all its sectors, including its camera business. Sony has claimed yet again that it has achieved the number one market share in the full-frame interchangeable lens market. [Read More]
We have yet again encountered a unique time of the month: camera sales ranking! This time, Map Camera (first reported by Digicame-Infor), one of Japan's biggest camera stores, has revealed the list.
With 20 years in the photo industry and 15 years running the Phoblographer, I can say with authenticity a few very valid statements about Nikon. Like a silver or bronze medalist that everyone forgets about, they've always believed that they should wear gold.